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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.34, 1,260.42 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.34, 1,260.42 and 499.34 is: 689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.34 : 1,260.42 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.34/1,260.42 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.34x = 1,260.42 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.34x = 629,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,378.12/913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.10

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